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Donald W. Browning
1948 - 2025
BORN
1948
DIED
2025
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Donald Browning Obituary
Born: November 30, 1948 in Wood River, IL
Died: September 24, 2025 in Sandwich, IL
Donald W. Browning, age 76 of Sandwich, IL passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. He was born on November 30, 1948 in Wood River, IL the son of William L. and Joanna (Manly) Browning.
Don was united in marriage to Debra Kintop and they spent over 40 years together until her passing in 2017. Mr. Browning was a proud Veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam. He was a General Contractor and built many homes throughout his lifetime. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Don is survived by his children, Cassandra (Jen) Browning of Lancashire, England, Nate Browning of Denver, Colorado, Andrew (Katie) Browning of Cambridge, Wisconsin, and Rachael (Terrence) Mazure of Maumee, Ohio; his six grandchildren; his brothers, Steven (Linda) Browning of Aurora, Illinois and Richard (Cindy) Browning of North Aurora, Illinois; also several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Joanna Browning; and his wife, Debra Browning.
Funeral Services will be private.
Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or (815) 786-6461.
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